Ardattin NS Carlow Celebrates Bike Week

Ardattin NS Carlow

Ardattin NS is celebrating Bike Week with a fun and engaging series of cycling activities for pupils and families from Tuesday 13th to Friday 16th May.

Emper National School – Bike Safety Talk and Blueway Trek

Emper National School Co. Westmeath, Ireland

We would hope to ask a local bike expert to come and speak to our pupils regarding bike safety. Pupils would then convene at the local Blueway Trail near Rathcaled in Emper and go on the Blueway as far as Abbeyshrule and back again. A picnic would be organised at a location in Abbeyshrule (playground) as a treat for all who participated. Parents would be welcome to join also.

Harbour Horizons: Guided eBike Tour from Cork to Cobh

Cork Bike Hire Depot Marina Market, Co. Cork, Ireland

Harbour Horizons: Guided eBike Tour from Cork to Cobh - introduce participants to the joy and accessibility of e-biking through a scenic tour for Bike Week 2025 - booking essential as spaces limited

Midleton – Youghal Greenway cycle

Michael Collins statue Grand Parade, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland

A relaxed social of road cycle on the beautiful new Midleton to Youghal Greenway
This cycle will be completely off-road apart from the first few hundred meters on the Grand Parade, it will be slow and easy so is particularly suited to those who are less confident cyclists.
You can join us on the Grand Parade at 12 noon or at Midleton railway station at 1:10, Irish Rail is providing a free rail transfer from Kent Station to Midleton Station for cyclists and their bikes free of charge to showcase the ease of traveling by bike and rail.

Bike To Work and Bikers Lunch – Longford

Market Square Longford Town Harbour View, Rear Market Square, Longford

Cycle to Work and Bikers Lunch Cycle is a community cycle for workers in Longford Town. This event is geared towards novice and intermediate cyclists. and cycle commuters. Bikes will be provided.

Balance Bike Programme at Kiltoom Community Centre

Kiltoom Community Centre Kiltoom, Roscommon, Ireland

Looking to boost your child’s cycling confidence join this FREE Balance Ability Programme for children aged 3-6 in Kiltoom, Roscommon

McEoin Park Children Learn to Cycle Session – Longford

McEoin Park Community House McEoin Park, Longford

Children's learn to cycles session focusing on fun cycling activities designed to help children cycling skills and knowledge so that they can cycle safely in urban areas.

Cork City Cycle Tour

Mary Elmes Bridge St Patrick Quay, Cork City, Ireland

This guided tour takes participants through Cork City, utilising cycle lanes where available while safely navigating streets without them. The tour begins at St Patrick’s Quay and travels anticlockwise around the city. A relaxed pace ensures there’s time to learn about the city’s heritage and enjoy the surroundings.

Back on your Bike with Bakes – Laois

Knock Chapel House Graigue, Laois, Ireland

An opportunity to try out cycling and e-bikes followed by refreshments in the local community house.

Women on Wheels – Ladies Cycle Donegal

Ballybofey Co.Donegal

Finn Wheelers will run a women's only leisure cycle with the aim to increase female participation in cycling. This will be an easy paced event with experienced club members leading the cycle event and providing marshalling and support. Bikes will be checked and safety will be discussed in a briefing before the cycle.

4 Cities History Cycle

Michael Collins statue Grand Parade, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland

Visit the many distinct communities that came to form Cork City on your bike and hear the story of their history and unique identity, 13th May

Cycle Bus – Ballyshannon, Donegal

Ballyshannon Co.Donegal

The Cycle Bus is to encourage pupils in local schools to cycle to school. The event for Bike Week will encourage maintenance of own bikes and safety awareness. reaching out to families will encourage families to cycle outside of school also and promote the social and health benefits of cycling. Two other local schools and the gardai will particiapate in thes event also so it reaches out into the wider community to get involved.

Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.